State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement today on Governor Browns proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year:

“This is a good news budget for our students, teachers, parents, communities and businesses. The Governor is continuing to devote more revenues to high-quality learning that prepares children for 21st century careers and college, including an additional investment of $300 million in career technical education that emphasizes hands on learning.

“The ongoing economic recovery in California will increase the Proposition 98 budget guarantee for schools up to $71.6 billion, a dramatic improvement from the $47.3 billion budget share in the depths of the recession five years ago.

via Comments On Governors Proposed Budget – Year 2016 (CA Dept of Education).